Romulus and Remus

mythological poem

 

Romulus and Remus

according to the ancient legend of the mind

twin founders of the empire lost in time

it is not based on actual historic fact,

nor can it be said to be the truth exact

brothers and sons of the God named Mars

he himself known as the God of Wars

mothered by a vestal virgin of a king

Rhea Silvia the voices sing

Amulius the kings brother stole his throne

and forced the queen to live a lone

no other children of hers shall she bare

so no decendent can ever claim repair

he siezed the infant brothers naked they did shiver

placing them in a basket threw them into the river

hoping of course that they would drown

but to his dismay by a she-wolf they were found

the shepherd Faustulus, who took them home

and looked after them until they were grown

their main goal to build a city of their own selection

disagreement like the wind changed their direction

 

Remus favoured the Aventine Hill

but legends contradict this ancient claim

Romulus wanted to use the Palatine Hill

conversation of doubts remain there still

so each built their own city enclosed by walls

with fabulous buildings and fabulous halls

Remus visited his brother and made fun of his work

scoffing at his structure of defense his face a smirk

Romulus was so annoyed by his brother's insult

that he killed Remus and dared anyone revolt

if anyone chanced to make mockery of him

would be their last attempt at a whim

Romulus and Remus were brothers of lore

but there is no proof none at all for sure

the Roman myths will live long in our heads

dreaming the dreams at night in our beds

Reviews

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This also seems like the story in the Bible about Cain and Abel somewhat
Nicely written Morpheus